In his speech, David Ray discusses various aspects of college education in America. The speaker claims that currently, college education does not guarantee successful employment and high income. However, the demand for college education is increasing. Moreover, nowadays’ students spend significantly less time studying than previous generations, as they are forced to work to pay for their education. Ray’s key message is that the business model is inefficient for college. An education institution should correspond not to a business model but a university one (TEDx Talks 00:17:55-00:18:03). Ray believes that students should study harder and that most staff should be academics, not administrators.
In my opinion, getting a good, well-paid job these days is possible without a degree. However, college education is necessary to expand personal horizons and increase the overall level of erudition. College education primarily teaches not a specialty but where to find information and how to process it to learn a specialty on your own. This is one of the critical skills for successfully adapting to changing living conditions. Thus, the purpose of the college is to teach people how to learn. First, college education is not a diploma but acquired knowledge.
I expect that mastering this class will help me learn how to work with information, analyze and process it. As for the assessment, of course, it depends on my personal perseverance. I will do my best to get as much valuable knowledge as possible and be appreciated perfectly. Moreover, an equally important aspect is the interaction with the teacher. I expect the instructor to be open to each student’s ideas, even if it differs from a personal position. Feedback is also essential to point students in the right direction and help them acquire the necessary skills, abilities, and knowledge. It is assumed that this can be achieved through personal consultations, group meetings, and online communication.
In my opinion, the critical aspect that influences the learning outcomes is my personal interest in learning. I note that it is high, and I am ready to work tirelessly. In turn, I expect the teacher to play a mentoring role. This assumes that you will guide and correct my activities. I do not have preexisting knowledge and experience with the subject matter; thus, I am open to new ideas. I believe that college is an opportunity to move to a different, higher level of development and prove myself in new areas of activity.
Work Cited
“What is a college education? David Ray at TEDxOU.” YouTube, uploaded by TEDx Talks, 2014.